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11 July 2024 16:01

ACR Electronics’ New GADSS Distress Tracking Solution, the ARTEX ELT-DT, Receives TSO C142b (DO-227A) Approval for Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Containment

ARTEX proudly announces that its new flagship product, the ARTEX ELT-DT Distress Tracking (DT) ELT, is the first ELT-DT to receive TSO C142b (DO-227A) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A separate TSO for both the battery and the ELT-DT System are required for full FAA certification. This is a significant milestone on the way to full TSO approval for the ELT-DT.

Trade Navigator leaving Southampton and heading for Izmir, Turkey

8 July 2024 13:45

Peters & May Group and Bati Yacht Transport Form a Joint Venture to Strengthen its Presence in the East Mediterranean

Global shipping and logistics leader, Peters & May, is pleased to announce a joint venture with BATI Yacht Transport, a subsidiary of the BATI Group. Effective from 6th July, this strategic investment will integrate BATI Yacht Transport into the Peters & May Group, marking a significant step in enhancing Peters & May’s yacht transportation offerings.

Kongsberg Digital’s K-Sim Engine room simulator will be key in the crew training of Höegh Autoliners’ new net-zero-ready Aurora Class vessels.

24 June 2024 08:00

Höegh Autoliners prepares its crew for the green shift with customized simulators from Kongsberg Digital

Kongsberg Digital is proud to announce a significant new simulator contract with Höegh Autoliners, a premier player in the transportation and logistics sector.

6 March 2024 15:38

Peters & May Strengthens Commercial Department with Internal Hire

Peters & May, a renowned leader in global marine transport and logistics, announces a strengthening to its Commercial Department with the internal hire of Kyle Morant to the role of Global Ship Brokering Manager & Commercial Sales. This strategic move comes as a response to the department’s remarkable growth, year on year, since 2016.

The MV Stinnes Mistral embarking on its inaugural crossing.

23 November 2023 15:19

Peters & May Commences Strategic Alliance: Exciting Collaboration with Hugo Stinnes Schiffahrt GmbH Sets Sail

Peters & May, the world’s foremost yacht shipping company, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its collaboration with Hugo Stinnes Schiffahrt GmbH, together with its sisters of the MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping is a prominent player in the maritime industry with operations spanning three Atlantic Liner Services, and a variety of tramp services globally.

Kongsberg Maritime’s next generation 2000 TEU container feeder vessel design, Cobalt Blue, can be adapted to future fuel types

7 June 2023 11:00

Kongsberg Maritime’s Next Generation Feeder Containership design receives Approval in Principle from DNV

Kongsberg Maritime’s next generation 2000 TEU container feeder vessel design, named Cobalt Blue, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV. Cobalt Blue's innovative features include an open-top deck, forward deckhouse, and a modular design to allow easy upgrades to alternative fuel types.

Kongsberg Maritime’s 71.6-metre UT 722 tugboat design has bollard pull of 200 tonnes and can operate as a long-range towing vessel in the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea

6 June 2023 11:00

Kongsberg Maritime to provide design and technology for new tugboats to help secure the Suez Canal

Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to provide the design and equipment for two powerful salvage tugs being built by Alexandria Shipyard as main contractor on behalf of the Suez Canal Authority. The tugs, which will help keep the Suez Canal clear, will be based on Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 722 CDT Design.

The Zulu 4 canal vessel completed a 16.5-kilometre circuit using autonomous and remote operations technology

2 June 2023 08:00

KONGSBERG successfully demonstrates autonomous vessel operations on Belgium’s inland waterway network

Kongsberg Maritime has successfully completed a live test of autonomous ship technology on a canal barge in Belgium, which finished a 16.5-kilometre circuit through busy waterways. The demonstration included remote operations and autonomous technology.

ABS' twin certifications for Vessel Insight further validate the robustness and reliability of Kongsberg Digital's solutions

3 May 2023 11:00

Kongsberg Digital awarded the American Bureau of Shipping SMART Data Infrastructure and CyberSafety Product Design Assessment

Kongsberg Digital's cloud infrastructure Vessel Insight has received the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Product Design Assessment Certificate for SMART (INF) for data infrastructure in accordance with the ABS Smart Functions Guide, in addition to ABS CyberSafety PDA certification. This is the first time ABS has awarded this combination of endorsements to a single product.

Kongsberg will design and engineer Tärntank’s new 15,000dwt tankers, which will have an Energy Efficiency Design Index close to 40% below the 2025 Phase 3 requirements

28 March 2023 08:00

Kongsberg Maritime to provide design, engineering and equipment on three methanol ready, wind-assisted tankers for Tärntank

Kongsberg Maritime will provide design, engineering, and equipment, covering wind-assist and methanol propulsion technology, for three new 15,000dwt tankers for Danish operator Tärntank

Hull Service Robot testing prior to service

21 March 2023 15:11

Armach Robotics Announces Launch of EverClean

Sustainable solution for ship owners denotes another milestone for Armach’s robotic ship hull cleaning service.

Vale is expected to use the data gathered from Kongsberg Digital's Vessel Insight Connect to confirm fuel and emissions savings

16 March 2023 11:00

Vale and Kongsberg Digital Join Forces to Reduce Emissions

Vale has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Digital to implement Vessel Insight Connect to Valemax bulk carriers. Vale is expected to use the data gathered from Vessel Insight Connect to check and confirm fuel and emissions savings as part of their Ecoshipping programme.

K-Sim Navigation CLOUD is based on Kongsberg’s well-reputed simulation technology

14 March 2023 08:00

Kongsberg Digital improves the quality of maritime navigation training with cloud-based simulation

Kongsberg Digital launches new cloud-based navigation simulation solution that provides students with highly realistic training scenarios

Grimaldi Group's Eco Catania, one of the new Grimaldi Green 5th Generation Ro-Ro vessels. Kongsberg Maritime will supply engineering and technology for two more such vessels.

15 February 2023 09:00

Kongsberg has signed contract with Grimaldi for their new class of hybrid Ro-Ro ships

Kongsberg Maritime will supply engineering and technology for two Ro-Ro vessels for the Grimaldi Group. The vessels will join Grimaldi Group’s fleet of low emission, hybrid Ro-Ro vessels known as the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class.

6 February 2023 09:21

50 Years of Peters & May: The Global Shipping Company Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Southampton, UK, 6th February 2023 - Leading global logistics company Peters & May announces its milestone 50th anniversary in 2023, proudly commemorating its history and achievements while celebrating the company’s strong position as a trusted name in today’s market.

Kongsberg Maritime will supply its Escort Series of heavy-duty winches for 16 new build tugs

12 December 2022 11:00

Kongsberg to supply heavy duty towing winches on 16 new escort tugs in build at Turkish yard Med Marine

Kongsberg Maritime has signed contracts with Turkish tugboat builder Med Marine to supply Kongsberg's Escort Series of heavy-duty winches for 16 escort tugs

Kongsberg Maritime’s new Direct Trunk Support rudder system reduces the forces from manoeuvring to the steering system

29 November 2022 09:00

Kongsberg Maritime boosts rudder performance with new DTS system

Kongsberg Maritime has developed a new rudder type, the Direct Trunk Support (DTS) system, which improves manoeuvring and propulsion performance while reducing weight, cutting fuel consumption and emissions

Kongsberg Digital will add Propulsion Analytics’ Engine Hyper Cube® and VesselQUAD®applications to the Kognifai Marketplace

15 November 2022 09:00

Kongsberg Digital adds Propulsion Analytics’ performance tools to Kognifai Marketplace

Kongsberg Digital has signed an agreement to add Propulsion Analytics’ Engine Hyper Cube® and VesselQUAD® applications to the Kognifai Marketplace

Kongsberg Digital will help one of Indonesia's largest tanker shipping lines digitalize their fleet

27 October 2022 11:00

Kongsberg Digital to digitalize SOECHI Lines’ fleet

Kongsberg Digital and SOECHI Lines, one of Indonesia's largest tanker operators, have signed an agreement to implement Vessel Insight on six tanker vessels, which will help digitalize SOECHI's operations, making them more efficient and sustainable.

11 October 2022 12:02

Double Minehunter Consignment Demonstrates Peters & May’s Heavy-lift Capabilities

A recent contract to transport two 620-ton warships from Belgium to Pakistan as deck cargo has set records as Peters & May’s heaviest and longest double ship movement
Southampton, 10th October 2022 - As Peters & May’s Global Commercial Sales Manager, Robert Blades, says it’s not unusual for the company to transport one vessel of this size, but two of them going onto one ship is highly u

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